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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
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The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
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Explore the best books on transportation, featuring engaging reads on buses, trains, and cars for all ages, including top picks for preschoolers and captivating picture books. Find your next favorite transportation book at our online bookstore, showcasing bestsellers and highly recommended reads.

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  • Meet the Cars by Disney Books
    Meet the Cars
    You might know all about Lightning McQueen, Sally, and Mater, but here's your chance to meet vehicles from Cars, Cars 2, and Cars 3!From Next Gen racers to the Legends, kids will love seeing their favorite characters and even meeting some new vehicles from...
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  • Ashley Book of Knots: Every Practical Knot--What It Looks Like, Who Uses It, Where It Comes From, and How to Tie It by Ashley, Clifford
    Ashley Book of Knots: Every Practical Knot--What It Looks Like, Who Uses It, Where It Comes From, and How to Tie It
    The definitive book on knots--including approximately 3,900 different kinds of knots, from simple hitches to "Marlingspike Seamanship," this book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. "The Bible of knot-tyers.... Like...
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  • How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-By-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot by Aschwanden, Peter
    How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-By-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot
    First published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the practical skills to keep their Volkswagen running smoothly. Inside you'll find: Expert knowledge on any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978, including Bugs, Karmann Ghias, vans, and campers Easy-to-understand, fun-to-read...
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  • Breverton's Nautical Curiosities: A Book of the Sea by Breverton, Terry
    Breverton's Nautical Curiosities: A Book of the Sea
    Breverton's Nautical Curiosities is arranged into thematic chapters: 1) 1) The ocean environment - animals, geography, geology, weather, coasts, islands 2) 2) Ship types and parts - from the first boat to the latest cutting-edge technology 1) 3) People - heroes, heroines, pirates, sailors,...
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  • Colorful World: Vehicles by Holtfreter, Nastja
    Colorful World: Vehicles
    Look carefully! Something's not the same... Where is the convertible? Is there a tandem bike? Can you find all the differences in this colorful world of vehicles?Author: Nastja HoltfreterPublisher: Kane/Miller Book PublishersPublished: 10/01/2018Pages: 14Binding Type: Board BookWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 6.93h x 6.77w x 0.47dISBN: 9781610678476Audience:...
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  • Transformers Earthspark 4 Action-Packed Chapter Books in 1!: Optimus Prime and Megatron's Racetrack Recon!; The Terrans Cook Up Some Mischief!; May th by Windham, Ryder
    Transformers Earthspark 4 Action-Packed Chapter Books in 1!: Optimus Prime and Megatron's Racetrack Recon!; The Terrans Cook Up Some Mischief!; May th
    Transformers: EarthSpark is a kids animated series from Nickelodeon and Hasbro introducing the first Transformers bots to be born on Earth, streaming on Paramount+! The beloved characters from the show have all-new adventures in this bind-up of four action-packed illustrated chapter books with foil...
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  • Hashtag Danger! by Windham, Ryder
    Hashtag Danger!
    Transformers: EarthSpark is a kids animated series from Nickelodeon and Hasbro introducing the first Transformers bots to be born on Earth, streaming on Paramount+! Hashtag gets lured into a trap in this chapter book featuring a brand-new original story! When Hashtag sees a contest...
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  • The Little Sailor's ABCs by Carausu, Elayna
    The Little Sailor's ABCs
    Explore the ocean blue with this nautical ABC book. From Anchor to Zephyr, this delightful book takes children, parents, and grandparents on a voyage through a sailing and sea-faring alphabet. Author: Elayna CarausuPublisher: Silverwood BooksPublished: 10/05/2022Pages: 30Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x...
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  • Planes! Sticker Book: (And Other Things That Fly) by Davies, Bryony
    Planes! Sticker Book: (And Other Things That Fly)
    Do you love planes? Would you like to take off into space or pilot the fastest sea plane in the world? Then hit the skies to discover hundreds of amazing vehicles. Each double-page spread features a different group of fascinating vehicles to pore over,...
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  • Digger World: Explore the Busy World of Diggers by Watson, Olivia
    Digger World: Explore the Busy World of Diggers
    Embark on an exciting learning adventure in Digger World! This engaging book is a much-needed step up from board books, inviting young digger fans to follow the busy working days in the life of some very special diggers. Children will journey through 11 illustrated...
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  • Classic Ships of the Great Lakes by Campbell, Robert
    Classic Ships of the Great Lakes
    Robert Campbell's Classic Ships of the Great Lakes presents a visually stunning array of historical and present-day inland shipping including passenger ships, whaleback, bulk carriers, self-unloaders, cement carriers, oil tankers, car ferries, super ships, and more.Author: Robert CampbellPublisher: Thunder Bay Press MichiganPublished: 06/01/2015Pages: 230Binding...
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  • The Day I Had a Fire Truck by Wall, Ashley
    The Day I Had a Fire Truck
    A Readers' Choice Book Award Finalist From the best-selling and award-winning author comes another larger than life adventure as these four friends become heroes for a day. When the firefighters take the day off to test out the new waterslide, Luke and his friends...
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  • Blackville, Arkansas - Fashioned by a Former Slave: Stories from Individuals Who Remember Blackville by Vaughn, Wally G.
    Blackville, Arkansas - Fashioned by a Former Slave: Stories from Individuals Who Remember Blackville
    Blackville, Arkansas, an all-Black self-sufficient thriving community was named after its founder Pickens Black Sr., a former slave. When a young man, he migrated to Jackson County in Northeast Arkansas. While working in Jackson County, Black saved his earnings, purchased acres of land, cut...
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  • American Muscle Cars Coloring Book: Cars Coloring Book For Kids And Adults, Race, Classic, Sport, Luxury Cars by Box, Golden
    American Muscle Cars Coloring Book: Cars Coloring Book For Kids And Adults, Race, Classic, Sport, Luxury Cars
    American Muscle Cars Coloring Book - Fun And Education For Kids And AdultsMake the perfect gift for anyone who loves coloring! Enjoy this American Muscle Cars Coloring Book for kids and adults who want learn more about american cars. Click the cover to reveal...
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  • Monster Trucks by Arnold, Quinn M.
    Monster Trucks
    Author: Quinn M. ArnoldPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/01/2025Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.20h x 8.10w x 0.30dISBN: 9798889892274Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.4Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 188448 / Monster TrucksReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2025 pg. 56
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  • Songs That Go: Vroom & Zoom Sing Along by Broseghini, Giorgia
    Songs That Go: Vroom & Zoom Sing Along
    Vroom and zoom along with these Songs That Go! In this book, vehicles like trains, trucks, boats, and bikes get star treatment as they encourage toddlers to do what they do best--move! Sing along as you enjoy illustrations of favorite animal friends while they...
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  • The World's Best Christmas Light: A Light-Up Board Book by Tornetto, Chelsea
    The World's Best Christmas Light: A Light-Up Board Book
    Spark little readers' holiday spirit with The World's Best Christmas Light! In this rhyming, read-aloud board book, a family sets out to find the best Christmas lights in town. But the colorful displays and animated figurines can't compete with the brightest light of all--God's...
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  • Wheels on the Road (Storybots) by Emmons, Scott
    Wheels on the Road (Storybots)
    The wacky robots from the award-winning StoryBots apps, videos, and Netflix show star in an all-new Step into Reading leveled reader with stickers! Take to the road with the robot stars of StoryBots as they learn about cars and trucks and things that zoom!...
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  • Thomas and the Robot (Thomas & Friends) by Golden Books
    Thomas and the Robot (Thomas & Friends)
    Thomas the Tank Engine meets a robot in this exciting new Thomas & Friends(TM) Little Golden Book! When a technology fair comes to the Island of Sodor, Thomas the Tank Engine is worried that robots and faster trains will replace him. But when thieves...
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  • The Maggie B by Haas, Irene
    The Maggie B
    The Maggie B is Irene Haas' creation of a world in which children will eagerly go to share in a little girl's dream come true. In a beautifully constructed story, a little girl's wish to sail for a day on a boat named for...
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Best Transportation Books on Bus, Train, and Car Travel

Transportation books are a fascinating genre that cater to a wide range of readers, from curious preschoolers to dedicated enthusiasts of buses, trains, and cars. These books not only entertain but also educate readers about various modes of transportation and their histories. This article highlights some of the best books on transportation, including picture books about transportation.

For young children, "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper is a classic picture book about a brave little train. Its story of determination and positivity is paired with colorful illustrations, making it a perennial favorite among preschoolers.

"Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site" by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld is another popular choice. This picture book takes children to a bustling construction site where different types of vehicles, including trucks and cranes, wind down for the night. Its rhythmic text and engaging illustrations captivate young readers.

For children interested in a broader view of transportation, "Things That Go" from the DK Readers series is an excellent option. This book offers a comprehensive look at various vehicles, from buses and trains to cars and airplanes, with vivid photographs and easy-to-understand text.

Older readers and adults might enjoy "The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger" by Marc Levinson. This book delves into the history of the shipping container and its transformative impact on global trade and transportation.

"Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile" by DK is a must-read for car enthusiasts. This book provides a detailed and visually stunning history of cars, from their inception to modern designs.

For train aficionados, "The Great Railway Bazaar" by Paul Theroux offers a captivating travelogue of the author’s journey by train through Europe, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia. Theroux's vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes bring the world of rail travel to life.

FAQ's

Q. What are some must-read transportation books for preschoolers?

A. Some must-read transportation books for preschoolers include "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper and "Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site" by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld. These picture books are engaging and educational, making them perfect for young children.

Q. Are there transportation books that cover multiple types of vehicles?

A. Yes, "Things That Go" from the DK Readers series is an excellent book that covers a wide range of vehicles, including buses, trains, cars, and airplanes. It provides vivid photographs and simple text that are easy for children to understand.

Q. Where can I find a list of the best transportation books?

A. You can find lists of the best transportation books on websites like Goodreads, Amazon, and various online bookstores. These sites offer curated lists, reader reviews, and ratings to help you choose the best books for your interests.

Q. What are some recommended transportation books for adults?

A. For adults, some recommended transportation books include "The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger" by Marc Levinson, "Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile" by DK, and "The Great Railway Bazaar" by Paul Theroux. These books provide in-depth insights into different aspects of transportation.

Q. Can I find transportation books in digital formats?

A. Yes, many transportation books are available in digital formats. You can find e-books and audiobooks on platforms like Amazon Kindle, Audible, and Google Books. Digital formats offer the convenience of accessing books on your electronic devices anytime, anywhere.

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